Carneros has been called the Burgundy of California because the two Burgundian grape varieties—Chardonnay and Pinot Noir—achieve exquisite flavors in this region.

Wine Specs

Vintage

2013

Varietal

Chardonnay

Appellation

Los Carneros

Harvest Date

9/3-9/8/2013

pH

3.53

Aging

9 months in barrel

Fermentation

100% Barrel & 73%malolactic

Bottling Date

8/24/2014

Residual Sugar

1.3 g/L

Alcohol %

14.5

Wine Profile

Food Pairing Notes

While chicken and fish are Chardonnay’s favorite pairing partners, try this one with a pork dish that includes sweet-tart fruit elements, like pork chops with pineapple and cherry tomatoes or pork shoulder slowly braised in olive oil with lemon and thyme.

Product Reviews

Chris

(Oct 20, 2012 at 2:40 PM)

FWIW, I just received a gift of the 2008 Los Carneros Chardonnay. Wow. Excellent aroma, taste, crispness..... I can't wait to try the 2011.